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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1458226

GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA

Tax-exempt · OLYMPIA, WA 98516

Financials

$5.7M$5.4M2023$5.3M$6.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,250,811$6,061,142-$810,331$2,079,908$3,758,527-$1,678,619
December 31, 2023990$5,662,796$5,442,961$219,835$2,193,679$495,310$1,698,369
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$64,818
Membership dues
$359
Program service revenue
$5,168,401
Investment income
$1,404
Other revenue
$16,188

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$157,860
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$741,443
Other salaries and wages
$1,937,339
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,131,654
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$265,772
Travel
$91,244
Depreciation
$47,497
Program services (functional)
$5,315,744
Management and general (functional)
$472,359
Fundraising (functional)
$273,039

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,193,679
Total assets, end of year
$2,079,908
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,758,527
Net assets, end of year
-$1,678,619
Land, buildings and equipment
$393,675
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$1,687,809
Net assets with donor restrictions
$9,190
Gross receipts
$5,250,811
Employees
34
Volunteers
3,500
Year formed
1974
State of legal domicile
WA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Channon QuinnCOO30$230,314$18,317
James WilliamsonCFO40$210,038$36,556
Cynthia KellyCEO
Trustee or director, Officer
38$203,538$42,680
Jeff WeinerChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1.25$0$0
Jason SilkVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1.25$0$0
Kevin HelmMember at Large
Trustee or director
1.25$0$0
Laura ReiderMember at Large
Trustee or director
1.25$0$0
Julie AxburgMember at Large
Trustee or director
1.25$0$0
Alexis KukukaMember at Large
Trustee or director
1.25$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CYNTHIA KELLYCEO
Officer, Key employee
40$221,683
CHANNON QUINNCOO
Officer, Key employee
24$217,176
James S WilliamsonCFO
Officer, Key employee
40$191,557
LAURA ALLRED PhDREGULATORY MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$110,165
Kevin HelmMember at Large
Trustee or director
5$0
Jason SilkVice Chair
Trustee or director
5$0
Laura ReiderMember at Large
Trustee or director
5$0
Tina DornMember at Large
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4250 MARTIN WAY E STE 105 PMB 190, OLYMPIA, WA 98516-5317
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Cynthia Kelly, 31214 124th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092
Signed the 990
Cynthia Kelly, CEO
Phone
(253) 833-6655
Return prepared by
Foard and Company PA

Mission

Making life easier for everyone living gluten-free is the mission of the Gluten Intolerance Group.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • GLUTEN-FREE CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATION (GFCO) IS THE FIRST AND FOREMOST GLUTEN-FREE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN THE WORLD THAT HAS DEEMED MORE THAN 60,000 PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN 40 COUNTRIES SAFE FOR GLUTEN-FREE PERSONS TO CONSUME. ITS GF LOGO SIGNIFIES THE INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF PRODUCT QUALITY, INTEGRITY, AND PURITY.
    Expenses $4,812,511
  • GLUTEN-FREE FOOD SERVICE (GFFS) IS A MANAGEMENT ACCREDITATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO WORK WITH ALL TYPES OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS THAT SERVE GLUTEN-FREE CONSUMERS. THIS PROGRAM USES TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO TRAIM EMPLOYEES PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR GLUTEN-FREE FOOD PREPARATION AND TO CERTIFY FOOD SERVICES PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES FOR SAFE GLUTEN-FREE MEALS. GFFS HAS SUCCESSFULLY BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN A VARIETY OF FOOD SERVICES, BOTH LARGE AND SMALL.
    Expenses $218,830
  • Outreach through GIG CARES
    Expenses $157,860 · grants $157,860
  • GIG'S GLUTEN-FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS TARGET BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY. THE NUTRITIONAL AND DIETARY NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GLUTEN-FREE DIET IS EMPHASIZED. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, SPEAKING EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS. ADDITIONALLY EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED AT THE ORGANIZATION AND LOCAL COMMUNITY LEVEL THROUGH OVER 70 SUPPORT GROUPS.
    Expenses $126,543

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-1458226
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1991
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,079,908
Income (IRS master file)
$5,250,811

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,250,811$6,061,142$2,079,908IRS
990December 2023$5,662,796$5,442,961$2,193,679XML
990December 2022$4,998,119$5,488,304$1,961,265IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-1458226).

Questions about GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA

What is the EIN of GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA is 91-1458226.
Is GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Cynthia Kelly.
Who are the officers and directors of GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $230,314 (Channon Quinn, COO).
How much revenue does GLUTEN INTOLERANCE GROUP OF NORTH AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,250,811, expenses of $6,061,142 and total assets of $2,079,908 at year end.

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